Milk:
Organic, raw milk is preferable for the shake and for all dairy consumption. Goat milk is easier to digest, and closer to human milk, and is generally preferable, especially for people who have weak digestion or a tendency toward mucus-toxins.
Organic milk, from grass-fed cows (which is obtainable from most health food stores, and many supermarkets), but which is pasteurized, is a distant second. Raw milk is illegal in New Jersey, but it can be obtained through drop-off points in Pennsylvania or New York.
To locate raw milk farms and suppliers in the USA go to:
http://www.realmilk.com/where4.html
Milk Scale (from best to worst)
1. Raw Goat Milk, Grass-fed, Organic
1a. Processed Goat Milk, Grass-fed, organic
2. Raw Cow Milk, Grass-Fed, Organic, A2
(Guernsey Cows are 100% A2; Jersey are 65% A2)
A2 milk contains a viable amino acid proline link which bonds to a small but harmful protein called BCM-7, thereby preventing it from being released. The BCM-7 protein is highly mucogenic (mucous forming) and is also implicated in various health problems, such as, impaired immune function, autoimmune disease, and heart problems.
. . . If you cannot get goat milk or raw cow milk (A2) then:
3. Raw Cow Milk, Grass-Fed, Organic, A1
4. Commercial “organic” milk, produced from grass-fed cows (or goats), with no growth hormones, no vitamin D added, yet which has been pasteurized and homogenized.
5. Commercial “organic” milk, from cows with regular feed (including cornmeal), with no vitamin D added, which has been pasteurized and homogenized. This includes all "organic" milk which does not specifically say "grass-fed."
. . . Not recommended:
6. Commercial, milk, from cows with regular feed (including cornmeal), which has been pasteurized and homogenized, but from cows which have not received growth hormones.
7. Regular, commercial, processed milk, non-fat
7a. Regular, commercial, processed milk, low fat (2%, 1%)
7b. Regular, commercial, pasteurized, full-fat, homogenized milk.
There are three problems with the fat found in commercial milk, a) a lot of toxic residue, including pesticides and antibiotics is stored in the fat, b) the homogenization process changes the fat molecule making it more permeable (and toxic) for the body, and c) fat is mucus-forming and problematic for people with slow digestion and a sluggish system, especially pasteurized fat. Thus, if you you must use commercial milk for any reason, it is best to use fat-free milk. Commercial, processed milk is difficult to digest, highly mucus-forming, and carries loads of toxins. Commercial cows are cramped and force-milked all day which lowers their “happiness level”---and the misery of their conditions is passed into the milk they produce. The milk is pasteurized to extend it's shelf-life, but this process destroys all the beneficial enzymes and “knarls” the protein making it more difficult to digest. Synthetic Vitamin D2 is invariably added; this has not functional resemblance to the Vitamin D3 that the body produces through direct exposure to sunlight.
Whey:
The best whey to use for the shake comes from raw milk and is produced from organic, hormone-free, grass-fed cows; it should also be cold-processed to preserve all its bio-active imuno-factors.
Whey protein comes in the form of a) whey concentrate and b) whey isolate. Whey concentrate contains all the beneficial co-factors found in regular whey because it is a concentrate not a derivative; whey isolate isolates the amino acids found in regular whey, but in this process some of the beneficial co-factors are lost. Whey isolate is a fractionalized food product while whey concentrate is a whole food, complete with all the co-factors found in naturally-occurring whey. Whey isolate is slightly higher in protein density, and perhaps useful for short-term gains for body-builders but for overall health, whey concentrate is preferable. Most of the whey products on the shelf are sweetened and flavored with “natural,” non-glucose sweeteners—such as stevia—which is too sweet for my taste. I prefer using unsweetened, unflavored whey concentrate, which is not always obtainable. As a second choice, vanilla is acceptable.
Ellagic Acid
Ellagic Acid, which is found in blueberries, blackberries (Hull variety is highest), strawberries (Seneca is highest), pomegranates, cranberries, and red raspberries, and has particular health and anti-cancer benefits. 40 mg/day of ellagatannins (which the body concerts into ellagic acid) is an adequate anti-cancer amount portion. This is the amount found in 1 cup of red raspberries (Meeker variety). (Besides it anti-cancer potency, studies indicate that ellagic acid powerfully chelates nickel from the body). Red raspberries and pomegranates are high in ellagic acid; strawberries are medium, and blueberries are low (however, blueberries are high in resveratrol, a powerful free-radical scavenger.)
Dosage:
One level teaspoon (2000 mg/ 2 grams) of red raspberry seed powder contains approx. 20mg of ellagitannins. Two level teaspoons (four grams) provides 40 mg of ellagitannins—equivalent to the amount of ellagitannins found in one cup of fresh red raspberries. Maintenance does = 1tsp/day. Standard dose (for the treatment of cancer) = 2 tsp/day (40 mg/day). Aggressive dose = 3 level tsp/day (60mg/day). Adding more than 1tsp per shake may adversely effect the taste. If taking 2tsp/day, take 1 tsp with the shake and 1 tsp at another time.
I do not prefer using fractionalized food, such as red raspberry seed powder, but would prefer to use whole raspberries, as the whole raspberries may provide unknown co-factors which enhance the activity of the ellagitannins. However, using large amounts of raspberries may not be convenient. Thus, the preferred method is to use red raspberry seed powder and add a few whole raspberries.
Blueberries are extremely rich in a wide range of powerful antioxidant. Blueberries have more anthocyanins than any other food—3 times more than the second richest source, green tea. They are also high in quercetin.
Diatomaceous Earth
The benefits of Diatomaceous Earth fall into three main categories:
1. Kills Parasites / Removes Toxins
Diatomaceous Earth is made from the fossilized remains of ancient, single-celled creatures. These hard shells carry a very strong negative charge. As these millions of shapes move through the stomach and digestive tract, they attract and absorb fungi, protozoa, viruses, pesticides and drug residues, E-Coli, and heavy metals, which are then passed out of the body. In addition, any larger parasites that eat these microscopic shells are "cut up" and killed by their sharp edges.
2. Cleanses Digestive Track
Diatomaceous Earth is very hard. On the hardness scale where diamonds are a 9, Diatomaceous Earth is a 7. This is very important, because as those millions of tiny hard and sharp Diatomaceous Earth shapes pass through the small and large intestines, they "scrub" toxic build-up off the walls. (And don't worry, they never actually touch the colon wall, the only scrape away encrusted fecal waste.) After only a few months of taking Diatomaceous Earth, the intestine wall is no longer coated with toxic waste but clean! Regular use of DE can help restore regular bowel movements, improves the condition of the colon, and allows for better absorption of nutrients. Many users report increased energy and needing less sleep.
3. Supplies Silica
A small amount of Diatomaceous Earth gets absorbed into the blood stream as silica. One of the benefits of Silica is that it helps to destroy bad fats. Most people report that taking Diatomaceous Earth has lowered their cholesterol by 40-50 points. Many people are also amazed at how their high blood pressure goes down. Other benefits include:
1. Kills Parasites / Removes Toxins
Diatomaceous Earth is made from the fossilized remains of ancient, single-celled creatures. These hard shells carry a very strong negative charge. As these millions of shapes move through the stomach and digestive tract, they attract and absorb fungi, protozoa, viruses, pesticides and drug residues, E-Coli, and heavy metals, which are then passed out of the body. In addition, any larger parasites that eat these microscopic shells are "cut up" and killed by their sharp edges.
2. Cleanses Digestive Track
Diatomaceous Earth is very hard. On the hardness scale where diamonds are a 9, Diatomaceous Earth is a 7. This is very important, because as those millions of tiny hard and sharp Diatomaceous Earth shapes pass through the small and large intestines, they "scrub" toxic build-up off the walls. (And don't worry, they never actually touch the colon wall, the only scrape away encrusted fecal waste.) After only a few months of taking Diatomaceous Earth, the intestine wall is no longer coated with toxic waste but clean! Regular use of DE can help restore regular bowel movements, improves the condition of the colon, and allows for better absorption of nutrients. Many users report increased energy and needing less sleep.
3. Supplies Silica
A small amount of Diatomaceous Earth gets absorbed into the blood stream as silica. One of the benefits of Silica is that it helps to destroy bad fats. Most people report that taking Diatomaceous Earth has lowered their cholesterol by 40-50 points. Many people are also amazed at how their high blood pressure goes down. Other benefits include:
- Sore joints and ligaments feel better
- Skin clears up (acne-age spots-psoriasis)
- Hair and nails are stronger and grow faster
- Stronger teeth and gums
- Healthier respiratory tract---less coughing
Bee Pollen
1000 mg 1 tsp (2gm) 1 Tbs (6gm)
Methionine 17 mg 34 mg 102 mg
Cystine 8.4 mg 17 mg 50 mg
Thiamine (B-1) 9 mg 18 mg 54 mg
Riboflavin (B-2) 18 mg 36 mg 108 mg
Niacinamide (B-3) 200 mg 400 mg 1200 mg
Pyridoxine (B-6) 5 mg 10 mg 30 mg
Pantothenic acid (B-5) 25 mg 50 mg 150 mg
Folic acid 3-8 mg 6-18 mg 18-54 mg
Vitamin C 7-15 mg 14-30 mg 42-90 mg
Rutin 16 mg 32 mg 96 mg
Potassium 60 mg 120 mg 360 mg
Magnesium ~50 mg ~150 mg ~450 mg
Calcium ~60 mg ~120 mg ~360 mg
Silica ~60 mg ~120 mg ~360 mg
Phosphorus ~90 mg ~180 mg ~540 mg
Sulfur 10 mg 20 mg 60 mg
Chlorine 10 mg 20 mg 60 mg
Manganese 15 mg 30 mg 90 mg
Rice Bran Solubles
Primrose Oil
> Shake Ingredients (Best Sources)
1000 mg 1 tsp (2gm) 1 Tbs (6gm)
Methionine 17 mg 34 mg 102 mg
Cystine 8.4 mg 17 mg 50 mg
Thiamine (B-1) 9 mg 18 mg 54 mg
Riboflavin (B-2) 18 mg 36 mg 108 mg
Niacinamide (B-3) 200 mg 400 mg 1200 mg
Pyridoxine (B-6) 5 mg 10 mg 30 mg
Pantothenic acid (B-5) 25 mg 50 mg 150 mg
Folic acid 3-8 mg 6-18 mg 18-54 mg
Vitamin C 7-15 mg 14-30 mg 42-90 mg
Rutin 16 mg 32 mg 96 mg
Potassium 60 mg 120 mg 360 mg
Magnesium ~50 mg ~150 mg ~450 mg
Calcium ~60 mg ~120 mg ~360 mg
Silica ~60 mg ~120 mg ~360 mg
Phosphorus ~90 mg ~180 mg ~540 mg
Sulfur 10 mg 20 mg 60 mg
Chlorine 10 mg 20 mg 60 mg
Manganese 15 mg 30 mg 90 mg
Rice Bran Solubles
Primrose Oil
> Shake Ingredients (Best Sources)